Above ground pool for my backyard?

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03-26-2019, 12:57
bellavite1

Above ground pool for my backyard?

After struggling for years with inflatable pools, we maybe ready to tale the leap:
Looking into a 12-15 ft above ground pool, solid walls, not that crappy leaky plastic liner that always ends up leaking before the end of the summer...
Not looking for a hot tub, spa or anything like it, just an oversized bath tub.
I must stay in the 3K range for pool and installation.
Google is not much help in finding retailers/installers.
I found this:
http://www.denverpoolsandspas.com/vikingpools.asp
But appears to be dealing mostly with in-ground pools and I can't get anybody to answer the phone, they just say to leave a message (not a great confidence builder...)
Any suggestion?
03-26-2019, 13:56
Great-Kazoo

Don't forget a 6' fence with gate that locks around it. If the property doesn't have one now.
03-26-2019, 14:02
Grant H.

I realize it's not exactly what you are talking about, but a family in my church has had one of these for 4 years with no issues.

For the price it's pretty hard to beat...

https://www.amazon.com/Intex-Filter-...s%2C177&sr=8-6
03-26-2019, 15:29
bellavite1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

Don't forget a 6' fence with gate that locks around it. If the property doesn't have one now.

Good point.
Is that a legal requirement these days?
I kind of enjoy inflicting my bathing ass to the neghibors...[Coffee]
03-26-2019, 15:37
BigBear

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Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

Don't forget a 6' fence with gate that locks around it. If the property doesn't have one now.

I'm curious if that's the law too. I know several people with 3-4' fences around their pools, but not a full 6 footer....
03-26-2019, 16:01
Great-Kazoo

Quote:

Originally Posted by bellavite1

Good point.
Is that a legal requirement these days?
I kind of enjoy inflicting my bathing ass to the neghibors...[Coffee]

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBear

I'm curious if that's the law too. I know several people with 3-4' fences around their pools, but not a full 6 footer....

it's considered an attractive nuisance by some ins. companies. They require it be set up to keep kids from climbing the fence (under 6') and ease of access. locked gate. or gate that is able to be secure.
03-26-2019, 16:23
BladesNBarrels

County enforcement officials seem to have the final say.
My neighbor had to build one with a permitted hot tub in his back yard.
Our HOA only allows split rail fences due to the views, so he had to build a wire mesh fence above the split rail fence that still allowed views.
Interesting result.
03-26-2019, 16:52
izzy

Pools are great but a pain in the ass to take care of.
03-26-2019, 17:26
buffalobo

^^^This. Only way we will EVER have a pool again is indoors.
03-26-2019, 21:44
Gman

http://youtu.be/5orvamhsgOY
03-26-2019, 22:08
FoxtArt

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Originally Posted by buffalobo

^^^This. Only way we will EVER have a pool again is indoors.

Comes with its equal set of problems. That much water = 100% humidity = condensation - mold - rot - chem smell/buildup. Unless you kill yourself building a lot in ventilation systems and vapor barriers on absolutely everything.
03-26-2019, 22:13
Irving

My wife bought a smaller one than the one Grant posted. It's the fastest way to get kids bored and kill grass at the same time.
03-26-2019, 22:15
ChickNorris

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Originally Posted by Irving

My wife bought a smaller one than the one Grant posted. It's the fastest way to get kids bored and kill grass at the same time.

Water balloons with roundup? Wait...way way off topic. Sorry.
03-26-2019, 22:31
jslo

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Originally Posted by BigBear

I'm curious if that's the law too. I know several people with 3-4' fences around their pools, but not a full 6 footer....

I believe what is called a class 2 cover, don't know if they are made for above ground pools, are approved in most jurisdictions without fencing needed. The Preserve does not allow fencing but requires these covers, which can be walked on.
03-26-2019, 22:36
kidicarus13

I learned young... pools and boats... Jusy say NO unless you have time and money.
03-26-2019, 22:54
Irving

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Originally Posted by kidicarus13

I learned young... pools and boats... Jusy say NO unless you have time and money.

I don't want to derail the thread too much, but my favorite boat story was my friends cruising around on a lake and everyone was waving at them. They were a bit taken aback by how aggressively friendly everyone was, until they realized that not properly winterizing the boat means cruising around the lake with the motor on fire the next spring. I bought a kayak.
03-26-2019, 23:27
BushMasterBoy

Truckuzzi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsUUh_MKD80
03-27-2019, 00:03
Irving

From having that shallow pool, my only advice is get one deep enough so it's not boring.
03-27-2019, 01:59
FoxtArt

PSA, don't turn a truck into a pool without doing math (weight). I know nobody here is seriously suggesting that, just if other readers come across it, it's like putting a 600 lbs woman on a kids tricycle.
03-27-2019, 06:07
bellavite1

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Originally Posted by OxArt

PSA, don't turn a truck into a pool without doing math (weight). I know nobody here is seriously suggesting that, just if other readers come across it, it's like putting a 600 lbs woman on a kids tricycle.

Sound like there's a good story somewhere here...
Do tell!��